The book is an asential primer for new library managers and directors.in addition to providing an averview of the practical aspects of managemen,you'll find it is a vital reference tool for managing your librari and its staff.the practical library managet's informative text and comprehensive bibliographies of print and electronic resouces can guide you to solution to the issues that every fledgling library manager must deal with upon appointment.
While there are many publication on library management the practical library manager is one very few to focus on the practical issues of staffing and the importance of continuous staff training.Also unlike other books on the subject this book features a chapter that points you to reievant management texts originally written for the corporate worid rather than the library profession.